Greenville Jewish Federation and Greenville Jewish Film Festival team up on the 85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht
September 28, 2023
As America witnesses an increase in anti-Semitic events, two Greenville groups are coming together for a special presentation on the 85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht. The Greenville Jewish Film Festival in…
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BEATS Barre Studio cuts ribbon with Mayor Rickenmann on new Gervais Street studio
September 28, 2023
Free classes available Oct. 2-7 as part of grand opening celebrations BEATS Barre Studio — a fun and effective body-changing workout — has cut the ribbon on its new studio…
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Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour on Lake Murray to air on Discovery Channel this weekend
September 28, 2023
Watch Fox Rent A Car Stage Three at Lake Murray, Sept. 30 – Oct. 1 Capital City/Lake Murray Country hosted the Major League Fishing Fox Rent A Car Stage Three Bass Pro Tour on Lake…
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It just takes effort
September 28, 2023
By Jeff Becraft Every year at our Leadership Weekend during my Youth Corps era, we showed a video clip. It is an NFL films video clip. It is about…
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New report finds over 170K South Carolinians employed by nonprofits, making nonprofit businesses our state’s fifth-largest employment sector
September 27, 2023
Nonprofit 501(c)3 Organizations: Vital Contributors to South Carolina’s Workforce Celebrated During Workforce Month Draws to a Close. As Workforce Month is celebrated throughout the state, Together SC, in partnership with…
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Cuisine, Concerts, Culture take center stage in Capital City/Lake Murray Country, South Carolina
September 27, 2023
The food scene in the Capital City/Lake Murray region is extraordinary, and so are the arts, culture and events. Photo credits: The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board With accolades like…
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Coming soon: Rocktoberfest
September 27, 2023
Get ready to rock the boat and tip your glass back at the premiere of “Rocktoberfest” on October 7. Open to everyone, this will be a wonderful evening of live…
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Jesse Smith named as new Executive Director of JEDA
September 27, 2023
Jesse A. Smith has been elected the new Executive Director of the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA), with his appointment effective October 1. Smith is succeeding Harry A. Huntley,…
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Four Governance Questions for Endowment Management
September 27, 2023
By Anne Marie Ashworth To create an environment for good governance, endowments should assess whether they have the appropriate models for optimal long-term portfolio management, oversight and management, fiduciary responsibility,…
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Columbia Chamber honors local leaders at annual Gala
September 26, 2023
Midlands Leaders to be Recognized at 120th Annual Diamond Gala. The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the award recipients for the 120th Annual Diamond Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South…
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Still Hopes is growing! Celebrating expanded HR department and growing Solutions for Living At Home home-care with a new building
September 26, 2023
Grand Opening of New Home For Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community’s Award-Winning Homecare Division, Solutions for Living at Home, And Growing Human Resources Division. Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community announces…
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Richland One Alumni Profile: Author Mary Winn Heider’s career journey is a lesson for students trying to figure out their paths
September 26, 2023
Mary Winn Heider’s path to becoming an author could be a book she would see herself enjoying. She was a bartender on a train in Alaska, she traveled with circuses…
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Meredith Dial joins Make-A-Wish® South Carolina Board of Directors
September 26, 2023
This month, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina was proud to elect Meredith Dial, marketing manager for Dial Grimm and Rupert, to the chapter’s board of directors. “We are overjoyed to add Meredith…
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Trinity Partners Columbia voted Best Commercial Real Estate in The State’s Best
September 26, 2023
The State’s Best is an annual competition affiliated with The State, a daily newspaper published in Columbia. Each year, the “Best of” competition is an opportunity for businesses, organizations, and…
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New ticket prices announced for Crash Course Columbia, driven by COR
September 26, 2023
Connect to the community and become a local champion— tickets on sale for Oct. 19-20 tour Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) continues connecting the community with its talent retention initiative, Crash…
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October 6 Gallery Event features works by five artists
September 26, 2023On Friday, October 6, from 6 to 9 p.m., Rob Shaw Framing and Gallery will host a reception for a month-long show featuring works by artists Rebecca Horne, Rob Shaw, George…
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Magnus Development Partners announces new 210,600-square-foot speculative development near Scout Motors
September 26, 2023
Magnus Development Partners has broken ground on its latest project named Access 77. The 210,600-square-foot, state-of-the-art spec industrial facility in Richland County. The building will be located in Northpoint Industrial…
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Cypress Adventures receives $50,000 grant from Power:Ed to expand its afterschool youth leadership program for middle and high school students
September 26, 2023HARTSVILLE, SC – Cypress Adventures, Inc. has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to help meet the demand to expand its successful…
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Perry MacLennan named 2023 Leadership in Law honoree
September 26, 2023
FLORENCE, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Perry MacLennan has been selected as one of the 2023 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leadership in Law honorees. Perry is among…
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Giti Tire earns Top Safety Recognition Award
September 26, 2023
Giti Tire, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers, is proud to announce it earned FM Global’s Highly Protected Risk Award this week. This award recognizes companies that meet the…
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Latitude Corp. expands U.S. footprint by establishing first South Carolina operations in Clarendon County
September 26, 2023
$29 million investment will create 200 new jobs Latitude Corp., a contract manufacturer of precision metal manufacturing solutions, today announced plans to expand its U.S. footprint by establishing operations in Clarendon…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees to meet Tuesday, September 26, 2023
September 26, 2023
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. The board meeting will be called to order at 5:30 p.m.…
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Richland County awards more than $1.7M in Grants to local nonprofits
September 26, 2023
Richland County Council voted to allocate Community Impact Grant funding to 37 nonprofits during its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 19, ahead of an Oct. 1 deadline. Funding totaled $1.785 million…
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MOA Korean BBQ opens at 1333 Main Street
September 26, 2023
MOA Korean BBQ celebrated the opening of their Columbia location at 1333 Main Street with a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Monday, Sept. 25. It is owner Sean Kim’s…
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South Carolina Boards of Medical Examiners, Nursing and Pharmacy Issue Joint Advisory Opinion on Retail IV Therapy Businesses
September 25, 2023
By Meghan Riordan and Sara Sykes The IV therapy business is booming across South Carolina—on every corner there seems to be a new IV/hydration/wellness storefront or mobile clinic advertising hangover…
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Marketing Minute Video: Creating Engaging Social Media Content
September 25, 2023
Marketing Minute by Hannah Lackey, NP Strategy Social media is an incredibly powerful tool for businesses to connect with their audience and build brand awareness. This week’s video shares tips…
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Free registration now open for Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence
September 25, 2023
The 2023 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Page Ellington Park, 2220 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29207. October is Domestic Violence Awareness…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jill Smith, Jill Smith & Associates Counseling
September 25, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Greenville Jewish Federation to host Community Shabbat Dinner
September 25, 2023
The Greenville Jewish Federation is inviting the entire community this November to take part in a traditional dinner centered on coming together and strengthening friendships. The Community Shabbat Dinner will…
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Big steps for white rhino conservation
September 25, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Leads the Charge in Conservation of White Rhinos Riverbanks Zoo and Garden celebrated World Rhino Day on September 22 by sharing the team’s groundbreaking work with…
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Cities of West Columbia and Columbia unveil Joe E. Taylor, Jr. Way
September 25, 2023The City of West Columbia and the City of Columbia, and state and local leaders, held an unveiling of Joe E. Taylor, Jr. Way at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater…
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Bank of America Charitable Foundation awards $70,000 to United Way’s multi-generational family stabilization services
September 25, 2023
Bank of America Charitable Foundation awarded $70,000 to United Way of the Midlands’ Two-Generation programming, which includes the new Young Men United program. United Way’s Two-Generation approach for families provides…
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Richland One announces dates for 2024 high school graduations
September 21, 2023
Richland One has announced the dates for its 2024 high school graduation ceremonies. All of the graduation ceremonies will be held at the Colonial Life Arena (801 Lincoln Street, Columbia,…
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The Air Collision Time Forgot
September 21, 2023
By Tom Poland I visit forgotten churches more than the church I call my own. I feel a haunting at an unfrequented church, a poignant peaceful feeling. I see…
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Abacus Planning Group Advisor earns IRS Enrolled Agent designation
September 21, 2023
Abacus Planning Group proudly announces that Stephen Maggard, CFP® has met all requirements to become an Enrolled Agent. An Enrolled Agent has earned the privilege of representing taxpayers before the…
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BPS’s Tom Pietras receives Lifetime Achievement Award from USC School of Accounting
September 21, 2023
As far as Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (BPS) shareholder Tom Pietras knew, he was simply attending the University of South Carolina (USC) School of Accounting’s Annual Advisory Board Fall…
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Museum exhibit spotlights Palmetto State’s pivotal role in American Revolution
September 21, 2023
A special traveling exhibit, “The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina,” opens at The Museum in Uptown Greenwood on Friday, Oct. 6, with a reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. The…
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MUSC launches program to bring medical residents to Florence
September 21, 2023
The Medical University of South Carolina is launching a new graduate medical education program through its Regional Health Network, which includes hospitals across the state. It will start at the…
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Major fashion exhibition featuring Alexander McQueen and Ann Ray opens October 7
September 21, 2023
Garments and photographs document their shared artistic journey and friendship \The Columbia Museum of Art is pleased to present Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous, a major fashion and…
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Amernet String Quartet USC Residency
September 21, 2023
University of South Carolina School of Music announces the residency of Miami-based Amernet String Quartet September 29 through October 3. Praised for their “intelligence” and “immensely satisfying” playing by the…
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West Columbia City Council Invests in Sanitation Equipment to Improve Services for Residents
September 21, 2023
In 2021, the West Columbia City Council invested in new sanitation equipment to update and expand the city’s fleet. The new equipment includes a street sweeper, a one-arm bandit, a…
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County Council approves new timeline to consider Land Development Code Updates
September 21, 2023
Zoning map revisions pass second reading Richland County Council approved an updated timeline to consider text amendments to the County’s Land Development Code (LDC) during Council’s meeting Tuesday, Sept. 19.…
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U.S. Department of Education awards $10 Million to S.C. Department of Education to improve career opportunities for students with disabilities
September 21, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has been awarded $10 million from the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration as part of its Pathways to Partnerships innovative model…
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Leadership in action
September 21, 2023
By Jeff Becraft The other week, I was contacted by Tanya Matthews. I had mentioned Tanya before in a Friday email probably about a year ago. Tanya worked with…
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Five South Carolina Schools named 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 21, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education today recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023, including five schools in South Carolina. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement…
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Braggin’ Rights Bash raises $45,000 for MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital
September 21, 2023
Hall Management Group is proud to announce the fifth annual Braggin’ Rights Bash raised $45,000 this year all to benefit the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. The sold-out event returned…
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South Carolina’s top research institutions collaborate to advance comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease research, medical discoveries and education
September 21, 2023As part of a statewide effort to address Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias more effectively and with the help of $10 million in legislative funding, Clemson University, the Medical…
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City Council Highlights | September 19, 2023
September 20, 2023During this evening’s City Council meeting, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann proclaimed the week of September 17-September 23 as “Constitution Week” in the City of Columbia. This week honors the Framers of…
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Teen Girls’ interest in non-medical STEM careers remains virtually unchanged from five years ago
September 20, 2023
Only 10 Percent of Survey Respondents are Interested in Non-Medical STEM Careers, Compared to 11 Percent in 2018 A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research…
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State Museum announces October 4D Theater Shows, Dark History Tours and more
September 20, 2023
Plus, the museum’s Jack O’ Planetarium will light up each night through Halloween Halloween fun returns to the South Carolina State Museum this October with an exciting lineup of shows…
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